While waiting for my D9P to come back from being quilted I decided to start on this. I don't have anything pieced yet, just cut. Do you like the background? or should I use different and should I change any of floral squares around? Not a very good picture. The floral fabric is really pretty.

That's really really pretty! I think white or black would make the flowers pop! Your placement looks great to me.

That looks really pretty!!! I have a lot of Oriental fabrics I have not figured out how I want to use them cause you kinda need some big squares to show off the print. I like this idea!!

Are you saying use white or black background fabric?

Looks great as is. As a side note the politically correct term is "Asian" not Oriental. That word/term may offend some people. Just an FYI :>

Sorry, guess I'm not politically correct. I'll say my Asian fabric, sure don't want to offend anyone.

very pretty fabric, thanks for sharing

I think it looks great just the way it is. Start sewing!!! :D

I was referring to the light colored fabric you have around the flower blocks. Just test it out, black may or may not work depending on how dark your flower blocks are. Sometimes when you're looking at a computer screen the colors are not as accurate as they are in real life.

Thanks, I'll take some black fabric and try it. Cute cat.

I like it! I've been trying to figure out what to make with some oriental fabric I bought at a store closing sale. I think I'll do this, too! Is there a particular pattern you used or just "invented"????? Oh, yeah...I like the light background, too.

BTW -- somewhere, someone suggested trying different layouts and taking digital pics of them to help with placement. I did that with my last big scrappy and found it REALLY helps. Also...I turned them into black and white photos to look for "values".....that might help you decide on the layout here.

Thanks, the pattern is Slide Show by Atkinson Designs.

I think it's perfect just the way it is. Just start sewing.

Love it. Have not seen the slide show pattern before.

I think it's beautiful just as is.

I try to keep up, but it's hard. People seem to be easily offended now-a-days!
:? Only reason I know about this one is that I've got a lot of Asian friends and they don't like the term oriental at all.

your cream colored fabric in the picture softens every thing nicly.

Love it! Love it! I really like white or light back grounds.

Thanks, I'm still going to make your Wedding Quilt, just looking for the right fabric.

My understanding from working with Asian children at school is that people are Asian and things are oriental.

Very pretty fabrics!!!

Regarding the political correctness of the term "oriental", the fabric companies must not be worried about being PC because these fabrics are most often labled or named "oriental".

Yeah, I'm just passing on what my buddies complain about;>

I like it!

This is a a great quilt :D

I love this quilt, the fabrics and the layout too!!!
Nice Work!!! :D:D:D

I shop in Asian markets that sell oriental fabrics, bric a brac, rugs, etc... and it is advertised as such. :D:D:D

I think the black would make it too dark , just my opinion :?

Nice lay out :thumbup:

Your right, the black is way too dark. Today I really got to know my seam ripper, all those pieces have to be exact in size to go together right and I have a problem with my 1/4" seams, it was sew, rip and so on. When I turn my machine back on my needle moves and I forget to move it to the right place

I like it just the way it is. It's just beautiful.

Thanks everyone for looking and for your thoughts on the background fabric. I've decided to stick with the light fabric. Now all I have to do is piece it together.

This is beautiful! Is there a pattern or did you make it up?

Thanks, the pattern is Slide Show by Atkinson Designs, bought it at my LQS, you can also order it online. I still didn't finish it.

:) I like it the way it is, it's beautiful.

I like it just as it is. I think the color of the background makes the whole quilt look soft and feminine. White, or especially black would also be fabulous, but the stark contrast would make a different statement.

I agree-don't forget to post new pics when all done

Thanks everyone. I really need to try and finish this project but my daughter is having a baby in June and I want to start on a baby quilt, any ideas for a pattern for one?